When buying real estate property, do not assume property taxes will remain the same. A change in ownership may reset the assessed value of the property to full market value, which could result in higher property taxes. Please use our Tax Estimator to approximate your new property taxes.

The Property Appraiser does not send tax bills and does not set or collect taxes. Please visit the Tax Collector's website directly for additional information.

Classifications

Abatement of Taxes

Hurricane Irma

As we continue our recovery and cleanup efforts, please visit the Emergency website for the latest information on openings and closings in Miami-Dade County.

Calculating the Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference - Better known as Portability

Generally, there are two major components in calculating portability known as upsizing and downsizing. Here is how it works:

Portability

Upsizing Example

Prior Home

New Home

Market Value

$250,000

Market Value

$400,000

Save Our Homes Assessment Difference

- $100,000

Transfer of Assessment Difference (PORT)

- $100,000

Assessment Value

$150,000

Assessed Value

$300,000

Portability

Downsizing Example

Prior Home

New Home

Market Value

$250,000

Market Value

$150,000

Save Our Homes Assessment Difference

- $100,000

Transfer of Assessment Difference* (PORT)

- $ 60,000

Assessment Value

$150,000

Assessed Value

$ 90,000

*Note: The amount Save Our Homes Assessment Difference transferred is apportioned at 60%. Here is how it is calculated: 150,000 / 250,000 X 150,000 = $90,000 (New Assessed Value). Also, Portability benefits may be reduced if the benefit is split among multiple homestead owners and the maximum amount of Save Our Homes Assessment Difference that can be transferred is limited to $500,000.

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